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Population and households in ZIP 28501
Household size in ZIP 28501
| Period | ZIP 28501 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 28501 is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north. ZIP 28501 has smaller households than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 28501
| Period | ZIP 28501 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 28501 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 28501
| Period | ZIP 28501 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 28501: 23.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only two of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 28501
Renters in ZIP 28501
| Period | ZIP 28501 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.9% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.7% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 28501 than nationally: 49.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About two-thirds of owners (66.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 28501
| Period | ZIP 28501 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.5% of the housing in ZIP 28501, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 28501
| Period | ZIP 28501 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 28501 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only eight of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 28501
| Period | ZIP 28501 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $629 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $622 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $710 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $783 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$154 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 28501 pays $783 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $154 a month since 2006–10, up 25%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 28501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 28501
| Period | ZIP 28501 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 28501: 15.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 28501
| Period | ZIP 28501 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.2% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 28501 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 10.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 28501
| Period | ZIP 28501 | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 28501: 13.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 28501 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 28501 | 2.29 | 42.0 | 23.4% | 49.8% | 17.5% | 1969 | $783 | 15.6% | 82.5% | 13.3% |
| ZIP 28504 | 2.35 | 42.2 | 15.2% | 36.8% | 8.0% | 1984 | $938 | 17.5% | 84.5% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 28526 | 2.17 | 45.5 | 10.5% | 23.3% | 18.5% | 1980 | $820 | 19.6% | 86.1% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 28530 | 2.24 | 41.7 | 22.5% | 37.6% | 16.5% | 1981 | $930 | 20.5% | 88.9% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 28525 | 2.83 | 38.1 | 18.9% | 35.4% | 10.7% | 1984 | $1,125 | 15.4% | 76.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 28551 | 2.50 | 39.7 | 13.3% | 36.3% | 9.6% | 1990 | $813 | 19.2% | 85.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 28523 | 2.24 | 47.8 | 11.1% | 28.8% | 10.9% | 1990 | $755 | 22.5% | 93.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 28508 | 2.49 | 41.8 | 5.6% | 27.2% | 4.6% | 1991 | $983 | 9.2% | 63.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 28578 | 2.95 | 37.9 | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.4% | 1987 | $818 | 11.8% | 66.4% | 13.5% |
| ZIP 27534 | 2.34 | 39.4 | 13.4% | 45.0% | 8.7% | 1988 | $1,177 | 30.7% | 92.1% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 28586 | 2.31 | 39.0 | 13.8% | 22.6% | 10.5% | 1991 | $820 | 14.2% | 87.8% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 28501. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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